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Subtract 3/5 from 9/54

9/54 - 3/5 is -13/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 5 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    9/54 = 9 × 5/54 × 5 = 45/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    3/5 = 3 × 54/5 × 54 = 162/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/270 - 162/270 = 45 - 162/270 = -117/270
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/30

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